Name the projection
Which projection of the shoulder places the greater tubercle in profile?
Ap Shoulder External rotation
How is the affected arm positioned for the inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence method)?
Abduct arm at a right angle to long axis of body in external rotation
The scapular y PA oblique projection is useful when looking for:
A suspected shoulder dislocation
Which projection places the lesser tubercle in profile medially?
Ap Shoulder internal rotation
What should be centered to the IR for a transthoracic lateral (Lawrence) projection?
Surgical neck of humerus to IR
What is the lateral end of the scapular spine called?
Acromion
What projection demonstrates the open joint space between the humeral head and glenoid cavity?
Ap oblique (grashey) method
5. Where should the patients non-affected limb be for a transthoracic lateral projection?
Raised above head and rest forearm on head
What parts does the shoulder girdle consist of?
Clavicle and scapula
Which of the following projections will demonstrate an open scapulohumeral joint?
AP oblique shoulder, Grashey method